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Physical Education for Various Populations MODULE-4
Physical Education
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practices, and have fun. These activities must strengthen muscles and bones.
For example: Follow the leader (children’s activity game), indoor obstacle course,
outdoor obstacle course, musical chairs, playing tag, walking to school, soccer
etc.

Physical Exercises for Children Ages 9-12

Children reach puberty at different times. Physical size, strength and maturity
vary widely for this age group. They can easily participate in team sports that Note
focus on skill development, equal participation and fun. They are prepared to
start strength training with lighter weights and proper supervision and also
perform martial arts, hiking, push-ups (with knees on floor), sit-ups. They can
participate in minor games.
Physical Exercises for Children Ages 13-17

In this age group activities should be fun and include friends. Teens are ready to
focus on personal fitness, competitive and non-competitive sports like football,
handball, hockey, basketball, cricket, kabbadi and so on. Activities which
strengthen bones and muscles and improve their stamina and endurance must
includ canoeing, hiking, rollerblading, yard work and games that require throwing
and catching.

DO YOU KNOW?

There are lots of benefits of physical activity. It improves cardio-vascular
fitness, make bones and muscles strengthen, helps in weight management
and stress management, as well as minimize the chance of getting ill.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.1

1) What type of activities should be given to children?
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2) Is it advisable to give weight training to the children?
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3) What kind of exercises should be given to children of 5-8 years age group?

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4) Are the same exercises suitable both for girls and boys up to 10 years of
age?
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